1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and the Saviour Jesus Christ:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Simon G4826 (Συμεών) — Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five
Israelites
- Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a
name, Petrus, an apostle
- a servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- an apostle G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- to them that have obtained G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to them that have obtained G2975 (λαγχάνω) — to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive)
especially by lot
- like precious G2472 (ἰσότιμος) — of equal value or honor
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- with us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Saviour G4990 (σωτήρ) — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
2 Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- be multiplied G4129 (πληθύνω) — to increase (transitively or
intransitively)
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment,
acknowledgement
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
3 seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- According as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- divine G2304 (θεῖος) — godlike (neuter as noun, divinity)
- power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
- hath given G1433 (δωρέομαι) — to bestow gratuitously
- unto us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- godliness G2150 (εὐσέβεια) — piety; specially, the gospel scheme
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the knowledge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment,
acknowledgement
- of him that hath called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- to G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- virtue G703 (ἀρέτη) — properly, manliness (valor), i.e. excellence
(intrinsic or attributed)
4 whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Whereby G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- are given G1433 (δωρέομαι) — to bestow gratuitously
- unto us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- exceeding great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or
figuratively, in a very wide application)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- precious G5093 (τίμιος) — valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively)
honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved
- promises G1862 (ἐπάγγελμα) — a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some
good)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- ye might be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- partakers G2844 (κοινωνός) — a sharer, i.e. associate
- of the G5449 (φύσις) — growth (by germination or expansion), i.e. (by implication)
natural production (lineal descent); by extension, a genus or sort;
figuratively, native dispositi…
- divine G2304 (θεῖος) — godlike (neuter as noun, divinity)
- nature G5449 (φύσις) — growth (by germination or expansion), i.e. (by implication)
natural production (lineal descent); by extension, a genus or sort;
figuratively, native dispositi…
- having escaped G668 (ἀποφεύγω) — (figuratively) to escape
- the corruption G5356 (φθορά) — decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or
figuratively)
- that is in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- lust G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
5 Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- beside G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- giving G3923 (παρεισφέρω) — to bear in alongside, i.e. introduce
simultaneously
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- diligence G4710 (σπουδή) — "speed", i.e. (by implication) despatch, eagerness,
earnestness
- add G2023 (ἐπιχορηγέω) — to furnish besides, i.e. fully supply,
(figuratively) aid or contribute
- to G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- virtue G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- virtue G703 (ἀρέτη) — properly, manliness (valor), i.e. excellence
(intrinsic or attributed)
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- knowledge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- knowledge G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication)
knowledge
6 and in your knowledge self-control; and in your self-control patience; and in your patience godliness;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- to G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- knowledge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- knowledge G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication)
knowledge
- temperance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- temperance G1466 (ἐγκράτεια) — self-control (especially continence)
- patience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
- godliness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- godliness G2150 (εὐσέβεια) — piety; specially, the gospel scheme
7 and in your godliness brotherly kindness; and in your brotherly kindness love.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- to G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- godliness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- godliness G2150 (εὐσέβεια) — piety; specially, the gospel scheme
- brotherly kindness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- brotherly kindness G5360 (φιλαδελφία) — fraternal affection
- charity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- charity G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
8 For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to be not idle nor unfruitful unto the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- if G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence
(be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or
subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- be G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence
(be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or
subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
- in you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- abound G4121 (πλεονάζω) — to do, make or be more, i.e. increase (transitively or
intransitively); by extension, to superabound
- they make G2525 (καθίστημι) — to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively)
to designate, constitute, convoy
- neither G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- barren G692 (ἀργός) — inactive, i.e. unemployed;
(by implication) lazy, useless
- nor G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- unfruitful G175 (ἄκαρπος) — barren (literally or
figuratively)
- in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the knowledge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment,
acknowledgement
- of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
9 For he that lacketh these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- he that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- lacketh G3918 (πάρειμι) — to be near, i.e. at
hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural)
property
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- blind G5185 (τυφλός) — opaque (as if smoky), i.e. (by analogy) blind (physically
or mentally)
- and cannot see afar off G3467 (μυωπάζω) — to
shut the eyes, i.e. blink (see indistinctly)
- and hath G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- forgotten G3024 (λήθη) — forgetfulness
- that he was purged G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that he was purged G2512 (καθαρισμός) — a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally)
expiation
- from G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- from G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- old G3819 (πάλαι) — (adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since;
(elliptically as adjective) ancient
- sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
10 Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
- the rather G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- give diligence G4704 (σπουδάζω) — to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or
earnest
- to make G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- calling G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- calling G2821 (κλῆσις) — an invitation (figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- election G1589 (ἐκλογή) — (divine) selection (abstractly or concretely)
- sure G949 (βέβαιος) — stable (literally
or figuratively)
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- if ye do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- ye shall G4417 (πταίω) — to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of
salvation)
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- never G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time,
ever
- fall G4417 (πταίω) — to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of
salvation)
11 for thus shall be richly supplied unto you the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- an entrance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- an entrance G1529 (εἴσοδος) — an entrance (literally or figuratively)
- shall be ministered G2023 (ἐπιχορηγέω) — to furnish besides, i.e. fully supply,
(figuratively) aid or contribute
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- abundantly G4146 (πλουσίως) — copiously
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the everlasting G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the everlasting G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a
realm (literally or figuratively)
- of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Saviour G4990 (σωτήρ) — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
12 Wherefore I shall be ready always to put you in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the truth which is with you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
- I will G272 (ἀμελέω) — to be careless of
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- be negligent G272 (ἀμελέω) — to be careless of
- to put G5279 (ὑπομιμνήσκω) — to remind quietly, i.e. suggest to the (middle
voice, one's own) memory
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- always G104 (ἀεί) — "ever," by qualification regularly; by implication, earnestly
- in remembrance G5279 (ὑπομιμνήσκω) — to remind quietly, i.e. suggest to the (middle
voice, one's own) memory
- of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- though G2539 (καίπερ) — and indeed, i.e. nevertheless or
notwithstanding
- ye know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- be established G4741 (στηρίζω) — to set fast, i.e.
(literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or
(figuratively) to confirm
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the present G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the present G3918 (πάρειμι) — to be near, i.e. at
hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural)
property
- truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
13 And I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yea G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I think it G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e.
command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e.
consider
- meet G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- as long as G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
- I am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- tabernacle G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- tabernacle G4638 (σκήνωμα) — an encampment, i.e. (figuratively) the Temple (as God's
residence), the body (as a tenement for the soul)
- to stir G1326 (διεγείρω) — to wake fully; i.e. arouse (literally or
figuratively)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- up G1326 (διεγείρω) — to wake fully; i.e. arouse (literally or
figuratively)
- by putting G5280 (ὑπόμνησις) — a reminding or (reflexively) recollection
- remembrance G5280 (ὑπόμνησις) — a reminding or (reflexively) recollection
14 knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle cometh swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ signified unto me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- Knowing G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- shortly G5031 (ταχινός) — curt, i.e. impending
- I must put off G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- I must put off G595 (ἀπόθεσις) — a laying aside (literally or figuratively)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- tabernacle G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- tabernacle G4638 (σκήνωμα) — an encampment, i.e. (figuratively) the Temple (as God's
residence), the body (as a tenement for the soul)
- even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- hath shewed G1213 (δηλόω) — to make plain (by words)
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
15 Yea, I will give diligence that at every time ye may be able after my decease to call these things to remembrance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Moreover G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I will endeavour that G4704 (σπουδάζω) — to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or
earnest
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- may be able G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- after G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
- decease G1841 (ἔξοδος) — an exit, i.e. (figuratively) death
- to have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- always G1539 (ἑκάστοτε) — at every time
- in remembrance G3420 (μνήμη) — memory
16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- we have G1811 (ἐξακολουθέω) — to follow out, i.e. (figuratively) to imitate,
obey, yield to
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- followed G1811 (ἐξακολουθέω) — to follow out, i.e. (figuratively) to imitate,
obey, yield to
- cunningly devised G4679 (σοφίζω) — to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form
"sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error
- fables G3454 (μῦθος) — a tale,
i.e. fiction ("myth")
- when we made known G1107 (γνωρίζω) — to make known; subjectively, to
know
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- the power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often,
return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the
wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
- of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- were G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- eyewitnesses G2030 (ἐπόπτης) — a
looker-on
- of G3168 (μεγαλειότης) — superbness, i.e. glory or splendor
- his G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the
article prefixed
- majesty G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- majesty G3168 (μεγαλειότης) — superbness, i.e. glory or splendor
17 For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there was borne such a voice to him by the Majestic Glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- he received G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- from G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from
beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the
vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- honour G5092 (τιμή) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively)
valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or
the dignity itself
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- when there came G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and
figuratively, as follows)
- such G5107 (τοιόσδε) — such-like then, i.e. so great
- a voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone
(articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for
any purpose), saying or language
- to him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- from G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- the G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- excellent G3169 (μεγαλοπρεπής) — befitting greatness or magnificence
(majestic)
- This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- am well pleased G2106 (εὐδοκέω) — to think well of, i.e. approve (an act);
specially, to approbate (a person or thing)
18 and this voice we ourselves heard borne out of heaven, when we were with him in the holy mount.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- voice G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone
(articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for
any purpose), saying or language
- which came G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and
figuratively, as follows)
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- when we were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much
closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship,
process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition,
etc.
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the holy G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- mount G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- mount G3735 (ὄρος) — a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
19 And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- We have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- a G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- more sure G949 (βέβαιος) — stable (literally
or figuratively)
- word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- of prophecy G4397 (προφητικός) — pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic")
- whereunto G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- ye do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- well G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
- that ye take heed G4337 (προσέχω) — (figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied)
towards, i.e. pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to,
adhere to
- as unto G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a light G3088 (λύχνος) — a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally
or figuratively)
- that shineth G5316 (φαίνω) — to lighten (shine), i.e. show
(transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- a G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by
occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e.
location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
- dark G850 (αὐχμηρός) — properly, dirty, i.e. (by implication) obscure
- place G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by
occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e.
location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
- until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of
continuance, until (of time and place)
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- dawn G1306 (διαυγάζω) — to glimmer through, i.e. break (as day)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the day star G5459 (φωσφόρος) — light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e. (specially),
the morning-star (figuratively)
- arise G393 (ἀνατέλλω) — to (cause to) arise
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Knowing G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time,
place, order, or importance)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- prophecy G4394 (προφητεία) — prediction (scriptural or other)
- of the scripture G1124 (γραφή) — a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in
it)
- is G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- of G1955 (ἐπίλυσις) — explanation, i.e. application
- any G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- private G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- interpretation G1955 (ἐπίλυσις) — explanation, i.e. application
21 For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- the prophecy G4394 (προφητεία) — prediction (scriptural or other)
- came G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and
figuratively, as follows)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- in old time G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time,
ever
- by the will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the
thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree;
abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
- of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- spake G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- moved G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and
figuratively, as follows)
- by G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- the G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…